Imperial College London — one of the world’s leading science-intensive universities — offers a Graduate Entry Programme (GEP) in medicine, an accelerated route for science graduates. Imperial also allows graduates to apply to the standard six-year A100 (with the BSc in Year 4).
Imperial’s GEP is a science-led, research-intensive route. Entry centres on a strong science degree, the UCAT (required from 2024/25 entry onwards), and Imperial’s rigorous selection process. As with all Imperial medicine, the bar is exceptionally high.
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Imperial Graduate Entry Medicine: Imperial GEM Entry Requirements – Imperial Graduate Entry Medicine at a Glance (2027 Entry)
| Course | Graduate Entry Programme (GEP), accelerated MBBS for science graduates |
| Alternative for graduates | Standard A100 (6 years, with the BSc in Year 4) |
| Who it’s for | Science / bioscience graduates |
| First degree | Strong degree (typically 2:1+) in a relevant science subject |
| Admissions test | UCAT (required from 2024/25 entry onwards) |
| Imperial Medicine Interview | Hybrid MMI (asynchronous recorded stage + live MMI) — as per Imperial medicine |
| Cohort | Small specialist cohort — exceptionally competitive |
| International | Consider the standard A100 route; confirm GEP international policy with Imperial |
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Imperial’s GEP is built for science graduates and is science-intensive throughout. Selection combines your degree, UCAT and interview, with Imperial’s characteristically high academic expectations.
Imperial requires the UCAT for graduate entry (from 2024/25 entry onwards) — a change from earlier cycles. Confirm the exact current-cycle requirement and eligible degree subjects on Imperial’s page before applying.
Graduates who don’t fit the GEP can apply to Imperial’s standard six-year A100 (completing the integrated BSc in Year 4) — still a graduate-friendly route, just not accelerated.
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Imperial’s GEP is degree-led, but strong science A-levels help:
- A strong science/bioscience degree is the core requirement
- Graduates applying to A100 typically offer at least ABB at A-levels taken before their degree
- Confirm exact A-level and degree-subject requirements on Imperial’s page
The degree is the primary academic requirement:
- Standard GCSE expectations apply as a baseline
- Confirm current requirements on Imperial’s page
Imperial Graduate Entry Medicine: Imperial GEM Entry Requirements – Imperial GEM entry routes at a glance
| Route / requirement | Detail |
| GEP route | Accelerated MBBS for science graduates (2:1+ science degree) |
| A100 route (for graduates) | Standard 6-year MBBS with the BSc in Year 4 (ABB A-levels pre-degree) |
| Admissions test | UCAT (from 2024/25 entry onwards) |
| Degree subject | Science / bioscience — confirm eligible subjects with Imperial |
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Imperial Graduate Entry Medicine: Imperial GEM Entry Requirements – Imperial GEM Admissions Test (UCAT)
Imperial requires the UCAT for graduate entry from 2024/25 onwards.
- UCAT required — Imperial moved to the UCAT for graduate entry from 2024/25
- Used alongside your degree and interview in a rigorous, science-led selection
- No GAMSAT option
- Confirm the current-cycle requirement on Imperial’s page
| Element | Detail |
| Test | UCAT (from 2024/25 entry) |
| Degree | Science / bioscience (typically 2:1+) |
| Imperial Medicine Interview | Hybrid MMI (recorded stage + live MMI) |
| UCATScore admissions-test strategy Imperial’s GEP is one of the most science-intensive graduate routes in the UK, and it now uses the UCAT (a change from earlier cycles). Because the cohort is small and the academic bar is Imperial-high, aim for a strong UCAT and confirm the eligible degree subjects early. If you’re a non-science graduate, Imperial isn’t the route — target any-discipline GEM courses instead. See our Imperial UCAT cut-off page. |
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Imperial values reflective healthcare experience for graduate entry.
- Relevant healthcare or caring experience strengthens your application
- Reflection on what you learned matters more than the setting
- Be ready to discuss it at the MMI
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Imperial uses a hybrid MMI for medicine — an asynchronous recorded stage plus a live MMI.
- Asynchronous recorded stage (video answers to set questions) followed by a live MMI
- Each station scored on content and communication
- Assesses teamwork, motivation, empathy, ethics and data interpretation
- Confirm the exact GEP interview format on Imperial’s page
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Imperial Graduate Entry Medicine: Imperial GEM Entry Requirements – Imperial Graduate Entry Medicine — Places & Competition
| Metric | Detail |
| Cohort | Small specialist GEP cohort |
| Alternative | Standard A100 (6 years) open to graduates |
| Admissions test | UCAT (from 2024/25) |
| Selection | Science-led, exceptionally competitive |
Imperial Graduate Entry Medicine: Imperial GEM Entry Requirements – Imperial GEM Entry Requirements for International Students
International graduates should confirm Imperial’s GEP policy and consider the A100 route.
- Confirm the GEP’s international-applicant policy directly with Imperial
- The standard A100 (6 years) may be the clearer route for international graduates
- English-language proficiency required (e.g. IELTS at Imperial’s level)
- Places are extremely limited
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What are the entry requirements for Imperial Graduate Entry Medicine?
A strong science/bioscience degree (typically 2:1+), the UCAT (required from 2024/25 entry onwards), and Imperial’s rigorous selection and hybrid MMI. Graduates can also apply to the standard six-year A100 (with the BSc in Year 4). Confirm eligible degree subjects on Imperial’s page.
Does Imperial use the UCAT or GAMSAT for graduate entry?
The UCAT — Imperial moved to the UCAT for graduate entry from 2024/25 onwards. There is no GAMSAT option.
Do I need a science degree for Imperial GEP?
Yes — Imperial’s Graduate Entry Programme is for science/bioscience graduates. Confirm the eligible subjects on Imperial’s page. Non-science graduates should target any-discipline GEM courses.
Can graduates apply to Imperial’s standard A100?
Yes — graduates can apply to the six-year A100 and complete the integrated BSc in Year 4. It’s graduate-friendly but not accelerated.
What is the Imperial interview format?
A hybrid MMI — an asynchronous recorded stage (video answers to set questions) followed by a live MMI, with each station scored on content and communication.
How competitive is Imperial Graduate Entry Medicine?
Exceptionally — Imperial is one of the most competitive medical schools in the UK, and the GEP cohort is small and science-selective.
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